
By Jesus Lamazares
Kung Pao Chicken ***
6 steps
Prep:1hCook:30min
Sauce is enough for 2 packs of chicken (1 pk breast, 1 pk tenderloin)
Updated at: Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:55:25 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
39
Low
Glycemic Load
14
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories678.3 kcal (34%)
Total Fat41.5 g (59%)
Carbs34.8 g (13%)
Sugars17.3 g (19%)
Protein40 g (80%)
Sodium1661 mg (83%)
Fiber5.9 g (21%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
For The Marinade

1 tablespooncornstarch
dissolved in 1 tablespoons water

1 tablespoonwhite wine

1 tablespoonsoy sauce

1 tablespoonsesame oil
For The Sauce

2 Tbspcornstarch
dissolve in 2 tbsp of cold water

4 Tbspwhite wine

4 Tbspsoy sauce

4 Tbspsesame oil

8 Tbsphot chili paste
you can substitute sriracha if you don’t have chili paste

5chile de arbol

2red chile peppers
minced

4 teaspoonshoney

4 teaspoondistilled white vinegar

1 x 8 ouncecan water chestnuts

½ cuppeanuts
chopped

4 tablespoonchopped garlic
GARNISH
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the marinade. Combine the corn starch, cold water, white wine, soy sauce and sesame oil. Whisk until fully combined
Step 2
Cut Chicken breasts into 1 inch chunks and place in a large bowl. Add the Marinade mixture and combine well. Cover and place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes
Step 3
Prepare the sauce. In a large mixing bowl combine the corn starch, water, white wine, soy sauce, sesame oil, hot chili paste, honey, distilled white vinegar, water chestnuts, peanuts, garlic, red chile pepper and chile de arbol. Save the green onions for the very end just before serving.
Step 4
Add chicken to a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
Step 5
Transfer sauce mixture to a medium skillet/saucepan. Heat slowly over medium heat until aromatic.
Step 6
Combine sauce mixture and sautéed chicken together in one saucepan. Adjust heat and simmer together until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and add the green onions. Serve over a bed of white rice garnished with sesame seeds
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